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American Gator: Sustainability and Luxury Fashion

Did you know that just 50 years ago the American alligator was nearing extinction? Over the last 50 years their population has grown from...

The Organized Life - Part 2

In The Organized Life – Part 1, I talked about the importance of journals, notebooks and the analog nature of just writing things down. I...

The Organized Life – Part 1

One thing I’ve always implemented and updated in my life is organization. I don’t like a messy inbox, cluttered workspace or toys all ove...

Patina: The Journey of Uniquely Aged Leather

One of the signs you can look for in a high quality leather is what’s called “patina”. But what is it, and does all high quality leather ...

Why Do We Value “Hard Work” In A Financial Way?

What does “Hard Work” mean to you? I saw a story recently about a son who “worked hard” and bought his dad a truck. But what does that me...

The Summer Plan: More Choices, Refined Designs

More Choices | Refined Designs As I continue making products, I’m constantly asking myself “How can I improve upon this design?” Hand-dyi...

Saddle Stitching: The Ancient Art of Joining Leather

Maybe you’ve heard of it before. Maybe you’ve seen it in my product descriptions. Maybe you haven’t heard of it until now. Let me explain...

Hermann Oak Leather Company – A U.S. Tannery

In this article, I talk about Hermann Oak Leather Company and why I use their natural vegetable tanned leather. Some of this info comes s...

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